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Staff Software Development Engineer - Python Automation + Networking

Zscaler · Bangalore, IND; Hyderabad, IND

Posted about 2 months ago · Previously reposted

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
50 days
Zscaler's roles stay open a median of 76 days
Reposted
Yes
taken down and listed again at least once
Salary listed
No
0% of Zscaler's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zscaler
high
365 stale, 19 reposted of 370 open
Hiring momentum
564 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zscaler's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zscaler.

About this role

As a Staff Software Development Engineer at Zscaler, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain cloud-based software solutions, focusing on automating testing procedures using Python. Your role will involve diagnosing customer issues, enhancing debug features, and developing robust test automation frameworks for cloud security products, while integrating automated APIs into CI/CD systems.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zscaler as an employer.

What you need

  • 4+ years of experience building Python-based frameworks (preferably PyTest) for API, protocol, and system tests
  • Experience building browser automation (Playwright/Selenium) for BA user journeys
  • Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab)
  • Hands-on proficiency with HTTP/HTTPS/TLS, certificates, and debugging network flows using tools like tcpdump and Wireshark
  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging AI-driven solutions

Nice to have

  • Practical experience using Identity Providers (IdP) such as Okta, Azure AD, or Ping
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architectures

What you get

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role is hybrid, requiring presence in Bangalore or Hyderabad
  • Focus on cloud security and automation may limit exposure to other areas of software development

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Listed by Zscaler on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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